Asanko GOLD Announces Dismissal of Class Action Securities Lawsuit
PRESS RELEASE
ASANKO GOLD ANNOUNCES DISMISSAL OF CLASS ACTION
SECURITIES LAWSUIT
Vancouver, British Columbia, December 11, 2017 – Asanko Gold Inc. (“Asanko” or the “Company”) (TSX,
NYSE American: AKG) announced today that a putative class action securities lawsuit filed in the United
States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against Asanko Gold and several executives has
been dismissed.
The lawsuit, claiming that the Company made alleged misstatements or omissions in a technical report and
a press release relating to the Company’s mineral resources estimates, was voluntarily dismissed without
prejudice by lead plaintiff on November 21, 2017. No payment or any other con sideration was paid by or
on behalf of Asanko Gold or its executives in connection with the lawsuit’s dismissal.
The lawsuit was docketed under Sumethasorn v. Asanko Gold, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-03280-
ILG-RML (E.D.N.Y.) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Enquiries:
For further information please visit: www.asanko.com, email: [email protected] or contact:
Alex Buck - Manager, Investor and Media Relations
Toll-Free (N.America): 1-855-246-7341
Telephone: +44-7932-740-452
Email: [email protected]
Rob Slater – Executive, Corporate Development and Strategy
Telephone: +27-11-467-2758
Email: [email protected]
About Asanko Gold Inc.
Asanko’s vision is to become a mid -tier gold mining company that maximizes value for all its stakeholders.
The Company’s flagship project is the multi-million ounce Asanko Gold Mine located in Ghana, West Africa.
Asanko is managed by highly skilled and successful technical, operational and financial professionals. The
Company is strongly committed to the highest standards for environmental management, social
responsibility, and health and safety for its employees and neighbouring communities.
Neither Toronto Stock Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.